Not to mention that the print ads are subtly changing in the Japanese photo
mags; the last time I saw the ads, only the outline and the "Pentax" logo
were visible overshadowing their current product line. Now, you can see down
past the shutter button...
Cheers,
Jeff
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Glover [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 10:53 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: MZ-S release
>
>
> I was in a local camera store today........just could not
> resist the used FA 28-105 sitting there so all alone! <G>
>
> The local Pentax rep was in the store speaking with the
> staff, and I heard him talking about the new MZ-S, which he
> was calling the Z-1 to the store's staff. According to this
> rep (Chicago area), the new Z-1 is set for release here in
> Chicago in July, with the new 6 megapixel digital body to
> follow soon after, but no date for it yet. He also said the
> 31mm Limited would be around by then as well as three more
> rumored lenses. I quizzed him on the 24-90, but he had not
> heard of that, or at least he played dumb!
>
> But, he did say the PZ-1p has been official discontinued and
> is no longer in production, and that Pentax is no even
> contemplating filling backorders for the PZ-1p at this time.
>
> Again, take it for what it's worth, but at least it was sort
> of official.......
>
> John
>
> PS - He did tell me he saw an absolutely MINT Spotmatic F in
> the used case at Shutan Camera in Vernon Hills, IL, in case
> anyone is interested.......
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pål Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 12:48 PM
> Subject: MZ-S release
>
>
> > Mike wrote:
> >
> > "Can you point us to any websites or additional pictures on
> the web of the
> > new Pentax MZ-S? I'm still eager to hear several
> specifications, namely:
> >
> > [snip]
> > --viewfinder coverage"
> >
> > REPLY:
> > I've been told that viewfinder coverage is 98%. Take it
> with a grain of salt though...
> >
> >
> >
> > Takeshita wrote:
> >
> > "I'll continue to search for the information on MZ-S and
> > 31mm Ltd. And I'm checking PENTAX JAPAN's web site
> > every day for a new press release."
> >
> >
> > REPLY:
> >
> > The MZ-S will be shown at PMA in February, almost certainly
> in finalized form. If we're lucky, press releases may emerge
> even before that in Japan.
> >
> >
> > Pål
> >
> >
> >
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